Arriving at the Hospital

Nationwide Children's Hospital Patient Photo

When you arrive at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we are ready to assist you with any needs, issues or questions that you may have.

Patient Registration

Be sure to talk with your doctor about anything you should bring to the hospital for your child’s procedure or inpatient stay.

Patient Photos

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is adding patient photographs to our electronic medical record as an additional form of patient identification and an extra layer of patient safety. Your child’s photo may be taken during a:

  • Clinic visit
  • Urgent Care visit
  • Emergency Department visit
  • Inpatient admission

If your child is between the ages of 6 months and 6 years, his or her photo should be updated every six months. For patients 6 years or older, the photo should be updated each year.

Resources For Your Arrival

Frequently Asked Questions